Support · Mathematics Advanced 11–12 – Year 11 · Introduction to differentiation
Support Use first principles to find the derivative of quadratic functions
Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.
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Prerequisite dot points
Apply the quadratic formula x = (- b±√(b² - 4ac))/(2a) to solve quadratic equations
Stage 5 · Equations C (Path) Draft mapping
- Interactive toolStarterMaths Is Fun: Quadratic equationsUse it for: The quadratic formula and discriminant with an interactive graph.
- Corbettmaths practice questions: Quadratics: formulaUse it for: Free printable graded practice questions (with answers) on quadratics: formula for drill or a quick check.
- WorksheetDrillKuta free worksheet: Quadratic formulaUse it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on quadratic formula; good for drill or homework.
- VideoStarterCorbettmaths video: Quadratics: formulaUse it for: Short worked-example video on quadratics: formula to model the method before practice or for flipped revision.